Seafood

Ex-Hedone chef opening Devon-inspired pop-up restaurant

27-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

Ex-Hedone head chef Lee Skeet is to open a pop-up restaurant in London inspired by his coastal Devon roots and experience working in Michelin-starred kitchens.

Majority of high street restaurant chains serving unsustainable seafood

18-Nov-2015 By Sophie Witts

More than half of the UK’s largest restaurant chains are serving seafood from overfished areas or failing to be transparent about the origins of their fish and shellfish, new research has found.

How to create a sustainable seafood menu

14-Sep-2015 By Sophie Witts

The pressure is on restaurants to serve more sustainable seafood, but how can chefs persuade diners to make eco-friendly choices?

Hook opening second London restaurant

02-Jun-2015 By Sophie Witts

Healthy fish and chip restaurant Hook is opening at Pop Brixton on 16 June.

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw to move to Port Isaac

04-Dec-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Nathan Outlaw has announced that his two Michelin-starred Restaurant Nathan Outlaw will be moving from its current home in Rock to new premises in Cornish fishing village Port Isaac.

Diners increasingly concerned with seafood sustainability

17-Nov-2014 By Melodie Michel

A majority (60 per cent) of UK consumers believe restaurants should offer sustainable seafood options, according to a survey by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

Goodman to open seafood restaurant Rex & Mariano in Soho

31-Oct-2014 By Stefan Chomka

Goodman Restaurant Group will open Rex & Mariano, an ambitious new seafood restaurant located on the former Vodka Revolution site in Soho in late November.

Small Talk

Jason Wright on The Fish Eatery, local suppliers and restaurant identity

09-Oct-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Jason Wright, executive chef of Steak restaurant at Twelve Picardy Place hotel in Edinburgh, has recently opened The Fish Eatery next door and plans to open further restaurants in the next few years.

The Fish & Chip Shop opens second site in the City

30-Sep-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Restaurateur Des McDonald will open his second The Fish & Chip Shop restaurant in the City of London this October, with plans to develop the concept into a national chain.

New restaurant Fish Eatery to open in Edinburgh

30-Jul-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Following the success of his restaurant Steak at Picardy Place in Edinburgh, executive head chef Jason Wright is opening his second restaurant Fish Eatery right next door. 

Mitch Tonks reveals Rockfish expansion plans

08-Jul-2014 By Ruth Williams and Melodie Michel

Mitch Tonks, the high-profile chef, has opened his fourth Rockfish seafood restaurant in Torquay, Devon as part of plans to grow the brand to 15 restaurants in coastal towns.

Country Range launches gourmet fish fingers

12-Jun-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Country Range has launched Gourmet Cod Fish Fingers in time with the trend for ‘posh’ fish fingers.

Hawksmoor opens fifth site in Knightsbridge

30-May-2014 By Melodie Michel

Steak restaurant Hawksmoor is opening its fifth venue in Knightsbridge, London, on 3 July.

Mitch Tonks to open new Rockfish in Torquay

11-Apr-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Renowned fish chef and restaurateur Mitch Tonks will open his third Rockfish restaurant in Torquay this summer with his business partner Mat Prowse. 

Martin Blunos to open fish and seafood restaurant in Bath

11-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Two Michelin-starred chef Martin Blunos is bringing his passion for simplicity and seafood to Bath with a new restaurant opening later this month.

Rome's Assunta Madre restaurant to open London outpost

20-Jan-2014 By Emma Eversham

Johnny Micalusi, the chef-patron of Rome's seafood restaurant Assunta Madre is to open an outpost in London's Mayfair next month. 

Young’s Seafood launches first restaurant

03-Jan-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Seafood supplier Young’s has partnered with renowned fish & chip shop operators Mark and Pete Petrou to launch its first restaurant in Cambridge at the end of the month.  

Rock & Oyster seafood restaurant opening in Aberdeen

07-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Rock & Oyster, a new seafood restaurant situated in the heart of Aberdeen, is opening tomorrow (8 August), with the 25-year-old head chef wanting to bring a bit of informality back to the city’s dining scene. 

Fishy business: Could fish mislabelling be the next horsemeat scandal?

03-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Foodservice businesses across the UK are being urged to take more responsibility for serving the right type of fish after a survey has found that seven per cent of cod and haddock sold in restaurants was actually another species. 

Mitch Tonks takes RockFish concept to Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium

16-Jan-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Fishmonger, chef and restaurateur Mitch Tonks is taking his RockFish seafood concept to Plymouth with plans submitted for the opening of a 200-cover restaurant in the building adjacent to the city’s National Marine Aquarium.

The National Restaurant Awards 2012: Top 25 sustainable restaurants revealed

11-Oct-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Robin Hutson's country hotel and restaurant The Pig - In the Forest has won the inaugural Sustainable Restaurant of the Year award at this year's National Restaurant Awards with 25 eateries in the top 100 commended for their sustainable credentials.

M&J Seafood launches new Tally initiative

05-Oct-2012 By Emma Eversham

Trade seafood supplier M&J Seafood has introduced a new service - the Tally initiative - which allows chefs to trace the fish they buy back to the fishmonger who prepared it.

Simply Indian opens in Wadhurst promoting use of seafood in British curry scene

18-Sep-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Simply Indian, a new 60-cover restaurant and bar serving traditional curry house favourites along with a strong fish and seafood offering, is opening in Wadhurst,  East Sussex, today. 

Nathan Outlaw to open Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen in Looe featuring ‘very exciting chef’

21-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Two-Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw is set to open his first standalone restaurant, Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, in the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, BigHospitality can reveal.

Sustainable fish restaurant Simply Fish set to launch in Camden with two more sites planned

09-Aug-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Simply Fish, a new sustainable fish restaurant serving produce from Cornwall with Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern influences, is set to launch in Camden with two further venues planned.

Young's launches healthier breadcrumbed fish range for children

19-Jul-2012 By Emma Eversham

Seafood company Young's has launched a range of breaded fish products designed for children which claim to be lower in fat than similar products already on the market. 

Crab Quay House restaurant, bar & deli to open in £22m Brixham Fish Market development

20-Jun-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Crab Quay House, a new restaurant, bar and deli concept, is set to launch in the heart of Brixham Fish Market next month, serving local produce cooked in a modern British and European style.

D&D London's Old Bengal Warehouse to open in September

12-Jun-2012 By Emma Eversham

D&D London's 22nd London venue - a grill, fish restaurant, cocktail bar and wine shop set in a former trading warehouse - will open its doors in the city this September the restaurant group confirmed today.

Rick Stein: Pearls of Wisdom

11-May-2012 By William Drew

The chef and TV presenter runs three seafood restaurants in Cornwall, as well as two fish and chips shops and numerous related ventures. Now based partly in Australia, he talks fish, fights and fair portions.

Bill's Produce to take over Zilli Fish and Café sites in London's Soho

05-Apr-2012 By Emma Eversham

Bill's Produce, the Richard Caring-backed café, restaurant and store group is to open a third site in London, on the former Zilli Fish and Zilli Café site in Soho. 

Wahaca, River Cottage and ODE among winning restaurants in SRA's inaugural awards

23-Jan-2012 By Emma Eversham

Wahaca, River Cottage and Devon restaurant ODE are among the restaurants who have been awarded by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) for their strong efforts in running sustainable businesses.

Galvins and Richard Corrigan to open restaurants at Harrods

17-Jan-2012 By Emma Eversham

Galvin Restaurants and Richard Corrigan will open new restaurants at Harrods this year as the Kensington department store looks to firmly establish itself as a top food destination in the capital.

The Oyster Shed: ‘Dream pub’ in the City for Geronimo Inns

11-Jan-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Geronimo Inns, the London-based, food-led pub operator, is set to unveil The Oyster Shed in the City of London as the latest addition to its growing portfolio.

Cafe Fish owner buys second Livebait Leeds site out of administration

10-Jan-2012 By Emma Eversham

Edinburgh's Cafe Fish owner Richard Muir and former Paramount Restaurant Group chairman William Rollason have bought their second Livebait site out of administration under their new company SBG Restaurants.

Porthminster Beach Café unites with Red Hotels to open new seafood restaurant

09-Jan-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Ryan Vennings and Mick Smith of Porthminster Beach Café have teamed up with Debbie Wakefield and Emma Stratton of Red Hotels to open a new seafood restaurant at Bedruthan Steps Hotel in North Cornwall.

Wright Brothers to open raw seafood bar in Soho restaurant

03-Oct-2011 By Emma Eversham

Oyster farmers The Wright Brothers are launching a raw seafood bar within their second London restaurant Wright Brothers Soho Oyster House this autumn.

Restaurant Associates joins Sustainable Fish City pledge

16-Sep-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Restaurant Associates has joined the growing list of signatories for the Sustainable Fish City pledge, which aims to make London the first ever city committed to sustainable fish.

Dermot O’Leary’s Fishy Fishy launches first cookbook

12-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

Fishy Fishy, the seafood restaurant chain co-owned by TV presenter Dermot O’Leary, James Ginzler and Paul Shovlin, has launched its first cook book.

Mark Sargeant reveals plans to roll out The Smokehouse

11-May-2011 By Becky Paskin

Mark Sargeant has revealed plans to roll out his new fish and chip concept The Smokehouse across Kent and Sussex coastal towns once his inaugural site in Folkestone launches next month.

Malcolm John opens fifth restaurant in Putney

08-Feb-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Chef Malcom John will be opening his fifth restaurant at the end of next month, a 100-cover seafood and grill site located in London’s Putney.

New toolkit helps restaurants build sustainability into their business

03-Dec-2010 By Lorraine Heller

The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has put together a start-up tool kit designed to help restaurateurs incorporate sustainability into every aspect of their business.

Gary Rhodes parts ways with Harbour Hotels

10-Aug-2010 By Becky Paskin

Harbour Hotels has ended its relationship with celebrity chef Gary Rhodes, closing its Rhodes South restaurant at Christchurch Harbour Hotel in Dorset

Business Profile: Dogs

09-Aug-2010 By Joe Lutrario

David Ramsden, chief executive of the Edinburgh-based Dogs restaurant group, on making the transition from fine to casual dining, finely tuned margins and ambitious expansion plans

Herpes outbreak devastates Kent oysters

29-Jul-2010 By Joe Lutrario

An outbreak of herpes has devastated Pacific oyster stocks off the Kent coast at Whitstable and Faversham

Match Group owner opens Redhook surf 'n' turf restaurant

06-Jul-2010 By Becky Paskin

Having launched bar-café-deli-diner Giant Robot in May, Jonathan Downey, owner of the Match Bar Group, has opened Redhook, a New York style steak and seafood venue in Farringdon

Roux brothers and Raymond Blanc lead Hotelympia chef line-up

24-Feb-2010 By Becky Paskin

Visitors to Hotelympia 2010 at Excel in London next week (28 Feb-4 March) will get a rare opportunity to see Albert and Michel Roux, as well as Raymond Blanc, Chris Galvin and Gary Rhodes amongst a range of exhibitions, demonstrations and competitions

Swissotel London goes to the Alps and Bob Bob Ricard goes Baltic

02-Oct-2009 By Joe Lutrario

BigHospitality rounds up the promotions, offers and marketing ideas being run by restaurants, hotels and pubs across the country

Not the End of the Line for sustainable fish restaurants

16-Jun-2009 By Becky Paskin & Emma Eversham

With the release of documentary The End of the Line we speak to suppliers and restaurants about what theyre doing to ensure the fish they sell doesnt mean the end of the line for fish stocks or their business

TV's Dermot O'Leary to open fish restaurant

27-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

TV and radio presenter Dermot O’Leary is to open a fish restaurant in Brighton with two friends who share his ‘love of food’

Marine charity urges restaurants to give better information on sustainable fish

04-Sep-2008 By Emma Eversham

The Marine Conservation Society says poor information about the sustainability of seafood products sold in restaurants and shops is leading to customer confusion over what fish they should eat and avoid.